• Students encouraged to embrace sports, stay away from drugs

DODA: An Inter-School Zonal Level Tournament commenced today in Zone Doda as per the annual calendar of activities of the Department of Youth Services and Sports. The tournament is being organised under the directions of Director Youth Services and Sports Anuradha Gupta and under the guidance of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Jaffer Haider Sheikh and overall supervision of Zonal Physical Education Officer (ZPEO) Vijay Kumar Manhas.

The inaugural event featured Kabaddi competitions for Under-14 and Under-17 Boys. A large number of students representing different educational institutions of the Zone attended the mega sports event. The atmosphere remained vibrant and energetic as young athletes showcased their sporting talent and team spirit. Earlier, ZPEO Vijay Kumar Manhas and Activity Incharge Jaleel Ahmed Tak sensitized the participants about the ill effects of drug abuse and other harmful substances under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

The speakers urged students to actively participate in sports activities, emphasizing that sports play a vital role in maintaining good health, discipline, teamwork and a positive lifestyle. Principal Government Higher Secondary School Boys Rishi Kumar Manhas along with the field staff of the Zone was also present at the event and ensured the smooth and successful conduct of the tournament.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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